Onward!

Gary P. Gilroy

General Info

Year: 2006
Duration: c. 2:55
Difficulty: II- 1/2 (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Daehn Publications
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $72.00 | Score Only (print) - $6.00

Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III-IV, including:

Bass Drum
Bells
Chimes
Crash Cymbals
Gong
Marimba
Sleigh Bells
Snare Drum
Suspended Cymbal
Tambourine
Temple Blocks (3)
Triangle
Whip
Wind Chimes
Xylophone (optional)

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

The title says it all! From the first crack of the whip this piece is off and running, an unbridled musical adventure crackling with excitement.

- Program Note from publisher

Media

Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown

State Ratings

North Carolina: III
South Carolina: II

Performances

To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project

Aledo (Tx.) Middle School Honor Winds (Michael Robinson, conductor) - 16 December 2021 (2021 Midwest Clinic)
Mid-State (Aitkin, Minn.) Conference 9th-10th Grade Honor Band (Joni Sutton, conductor) – 8 December 2018
Bullard High School (Fresno, Calif.) Symphonic Band (Barbara Shinaver, conductor) -16 March 2018 (2018 Sutherland Wind Festival (Fresno, Calif.)
Notre Dame College (Euclid, O.) Concert Band (Bryan Hannaford, conductor) – 29 April 2016

Works for Winds by This Composer

49er Spirit! (2015)
All About Christmas (2014)
Almost Autumn (2017)
Always with Grace (2011)
Angels Diggin' It! (2010)
As the Days Become Shorter (2012)
At the Speed of Light (2004)
At Water’s Edge (2006)
Ave Maria Para Nossa Mãe (2004)
Beacon of Polaris (2012)
Beyond the Summit (2008)
Burnin' Hot (2017)
Celebration at Lake Sequoia (2006)
Chasing Joaquin Murrietta (2006)
Christmas Legends (2005)
Christmas Meditation (2016)
A Christmas Remembrance (2012)
Christmas in the Valley of Kings (as arranger) (2019)
Cool Joe (2015)
Crossfire (2015)
Dances for Sem Yeto (2010)
Defenders of the Wall (2015)
Dragon Wars (2018)
E for Eternity (2014)
Energetikos (2010)
Essay in Courage (2004)
The Explorers (2015)
Fanfare and Festival (2000/2010)
Fanfare for UC Merced (2007)
Fire and Lightning! (2018)
Fire! (2004)
Forever, in a Golden Paradise (2017)
Four Dance Episodes (2005)
From Four and Beyond (2007)
Furioso (2016)
Galop (2015)
Ghost Town (2013)
Golden Sierra Reflections (2006)
Heart of the City (2009)
Heartbeat Five (2007)
Heartbreak in the Motherlode (2017)
The Helmsman (2013)
Heroica (2004)
Heron Bay (2002/2004)
In Regal Wonder (as arranger) (2016)
Insurrection (2013)
Jam On! (2019)
Jammin' on the Rooftop (as arranger) (2008)
Jangle Bells (as arranger) (2013)
Jingle Parade (2016)
Jingle, Jolly, Jingle! (2018)
Joie de Vivre (2011)
Jolly Ol' Dude (2009)
Lament and Jig for Mickey (2014)
A Lasting Legacy (2020)
A Legacy of Dreams (2008)
The Legend of Black Bart (2013)
Lullaby and Dance for Duane (2016)
March for a Mentor (2009)
MegaForce (2016)
Miracle on Prince Street (2018)
Music of the Spheres (as arranger) (1915/2017)
My Irish Hart (2020)
The Night Heron (2003)
Noble Gestures (2009)
An Obvious Love (2014)
Of Wind and Fire (2017)
Onward! (2006)
The Phoenix (2014)
Power Drive (2014)
Quest for Excellence (2006)
Reindeer Paws (2020)
Reperio Veritatis (2020)
Rockin' Through the Snow (2015)
A Ruckus in Murphy (2012)
Saiai No Sensei (2021)
Sand Castles (2008)
Sidewalk Learnin' (2019)
Sphinx (2005)
Spirit of Olympus (2016)
Spirit of the Bells (2019)
Spitfire! (2008)
Steam Donkey (2022)
Steven's Song (2012)
Take the Ribbons (2013)
Three Stars of Tennessee (2007/2009)
Time to Say Goodbye (2013)
To the Highest Standard! (2015)
To the Kingsburg Legends (2010)
Toward a Northern Star (2002)
Triumphant Celebration! (2017)
Vale, Brother Augustine (2018)
We Wish You a Coolcat Christmas (2012)
Westward Trek (2017)
Wild Fire (2013)
Wild Wyatt! (2010)
Windy City Holiday (2013)
Wonders of the Season (2017)
The Wooden Clock (2015)
Yo Angels, Deck Them Halls! (2018)

Resources

Gilroy, G. (2006). Onward! [score]. Daehn Publications: New Glarus, Wisc.
Perusal score